Youth Worker - Taunton, United Kingdom - Sharp Brains

Sharp Brains

Verified Company

Taunton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Support the Youth Coordinator in planning and project management of regionally focused initiatives in support of the aims of the UK-wide programme.

Take responsibility for planning and delivery of planned activities, under the guidance of the Youth Coordinator and ensuring compliance with risk and safeguarding policies.
Ensure all required data is captured and consistently recorded to inform programme monitoring and evaluation.
Work with colleagues to optimise engagement journeys which build long term relationships and involvement of young people in the wider work of the charity.
Recruit and induct a network of Young Leaders, working with the Youth Coordinator to help shape and deliver planned initiatives.
Support young leaders to monitor, record and feedback their interactions with others, making sure they are operating safely and effectively.
Coordinate the delivery of training and events for Young Leaders to give them the skills and confidence to act in their roles and to achieve their personal goals.
Work in true collaboration with children and young people to design and deliver the services and resources that will be most responsive to their needs.
Proactively seek feedback from Young Leaders and others to identify potential improvements to delivery.
Capture, record and share case studies and personal experiences so that the voices of children and young people are amplified in our work.
Share learning and best practice with other Youth Workers and across the UKwide programme through team meetings and events.
Support the delivery of regionally focused communications plans, for both digital and online channels, for and by children and young people.
Coordinate healthcare professional engagement by Young Leaders, supporting with logistics where needed and gathering feedback and data as required.
Continuously improve our impact by delivering test and learn approaches to engagement and proactively sharing learning.
Collaborate across the region/nation team, ensuring close links between youthfocused programme activity and the wider regional plan.
Build strong and supportive relationships with Young Leaders to ensure they feel fulfilled and impactful in their roles.
Bring a high level of organisational skill to ensure plans are comprehensive, achievable and measurable.
Manage your time effectively to achieve your own objectives while supporting wider delivery of initiatives for children and young people in the region.
Keep up to date on all relevant policies and procedures, ensuring staff, supporters and participants are kept safe, legal and healthy.
Take responsibility for your personal and professional development, ensuring you complete all required training to operate safely and effectively in your role.
Show a good level of understanding of monitoring & evaluation processes, and of data collection for reporting purposes.
Experience of working with children and young people to develop relevant and effective solutions that meet their needs
Experience of building strong relationships with colleagues and wider stakeholders
Show confidence in volunteer management to ensure that Young Leaders have the highquality experience in line with our volunteer journey, relevant policies and safeguarding procedures.
Collaborate across the programme team to ensure alignment where needed in processes, eg monitoring and evaluation, reporting, budget management.
Be willing and able to travel widely in the region, and to work evenings and weekends, to reach and support more people.
Demonstrate a passion for the highest standards of quality in delivering services for children and young people.
JNCrecognised qualification in youth work would be desirable